Residents push for greener waterfront
Election year presents opportunities to press for policy changes, City Councilwoman Mark-Viverito tells Mott Havenites.
FreshDirect brings hobbled trucks to Port Morris
Activists cry foul when they learn the food delivery company has parked trucks damaged in Hurricane Sandy on its riverfront lot.
FreshDirect begins accepting food stamps
But local opposition gains momentum despite company’s new pilot program Shoppers from Mott Haven and Port Morris who rely on food stamps to buy their groceries will now be able…
Group digs in against FreshDirect
Mott Haven residents suing FreshDIrect to ensure pollution concerns are addressed, will urge more residents to join in their fight for stricter environmental measures.
Group discusses future of waterfront
Mott Haven residents and activists met in July to consider ways to revive the local waterfront in ways that would echo initiatives already realized along the banks of the Bronx…
Elected officials release capital budgets
Harlem River Yards among biggest beneficiaries Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is committing $1 million to clean up the Harlem River Yards site where food company FreshDirect is scheduled to…
Mott Haven residents sue FreshDirect
Suit asks judge to order a new environmental study A lawsuit filed by a public interest law firm on behalf of several Mott Haven residents says the city pushed through…
Politicians raise new FreshDirect questions
Call for a moratorium on building in Harlem River Yards A Congressman, state senator and two members of the New York City Council have asked the State Department of Transportation…